Used 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 Luxury 4MATIC® Sedan Review
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Great luxury can that also handles well
Nat, Bronxville, NY, 05/14/2016
2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 Luxury 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 7A)
This isn't a BMW Ultimate driving machine. Once you get past that and recognize that the M-B and BMW have different missions, each can be judged on its own merits.
I was once a BMW guy. 3 series, 5 series, all great drivers cars. The 5, an E39, was also a supremely comfortable car as well. But all that was a while ago, and I just want to be really comfortable, and in a car that handles … well (I'm not going to track the car). Given that portfolio, the E350 does quite well. The engine is smooth and powerful. The transmission is very smooth and the steering, while not the most tactile (uh, neither is a 5 series' anymore), is competent. The car is quiet and rides well.
Lots of controls which could be daunting but I figured everything out by 2nd day I had the car. Surprisingly, I get better highway MPG than I do on my other car, a 2009 Honda Accord V6. navi has not sent me he wrong way yet, Bluetooth works well, and music register is a hoot. Back seat is very roomy. Gauges are clear and easy to read. MB-Tex is a convincing simulation. Audio system is good.
Cons? Seat bolster are fairly aggressive- but that's been my experience with 4 other German cars I've previously owned. Controls are generally firmer than on a Honda- but that's just a matter of getting used to things. As is the location of he cruise control stalk vs. the turn signal stalk.
Looking forward to 100,000 more miles.
I got a Lemon Mercedes
mercedes16, Corpus Christi, TX, 03/26/2012
2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 Luxury 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 7A)
This is my mercedes car No 5. Leased on 2-27-12. Ondrive home from dealership open hood signal was on It took some effort by 3 people to shut hood. next week A/C was not working, took it to dealership they fixed it. Some leaky valve I was told. on 3-21-12 dead battery.Car was towed to dealership on 3-22-12 new battery installed. Car is still at dealership we are trying to work with them. … Road side service is overloaded with calls asking to call back unless it is an emergency. Looks like Lots of lemons on road. One review on cars.com is very alarming.
Never again
Tyler lee, Roscoe, IL, 10/15/2018
2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 Luxury 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 7A)
This car was actually pretty reliable but with 10’s of thousands of dollars in maintenance. The interior was unbelievably cheap and the driver and passenger seats were ripped and peeling apart at 40k miles. Mercedes didn’t cover this in their warranty of course. The catalytic converters needed to be replaced and just the parts were 3k dollars. Another feature Mercedes warranty didn’t … cover. After owning this car it’s safe to say I will never own a Mercedes again.
Perfect
connor111, West Chester, PA, 03/31/2013
2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 Luxury 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 7A)
This car is perfect. Exterior is nice, interior is extremely luxurious. Everything about this car is perfect.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 Luxury 4MATIC® Sedan
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Superb ride and handling balance
- Pro:potent engines
- Pro:meticulously constructed
- Pro:extensive safety features
- Pro:spacious sedan interior
- Pro:innovative convertible features.
- Con:Less sporty than some competitors.
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